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Hello, I'm Felix.
Founder of F van Dijk Ltd.

Automation & Software Solutions for Ambitious Businesses.

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About Us

F van Dijk Ltd is a technology consultancy focused on delivering bespoke automation systems, intelligent data tools, and efficient digital workflows. We help modern businesses operate faster, leaner, and smarter.

Services

Process Automation

Replace spreadsheets and manual tasks with powerful automated scripts.

Data Reporting & Dashboards

Turn raw data into clean, visual, insightful reports.

API & System Integration

Connect platforms like Excel, Outlook, CRMs, or websites to work seamlessly together.

Document & Report Automation

Auto-generate branded PDFs, commentaries, or invoices using templates and real-time data.

Custom Tools for Non-Technical Teams

Build simple interfaces (GUIs) so anyone can use complex systems — no training required.

Paper-Based System Digitisation

Transform your manual, paper-heavy processes into streamlined digital workflows. From appointment books to inventory sheets — we'll modernise it all.

Bespoke Solutions & Challenges

Got a unique problem? We thrive on custom challenges. Whatever your specific automation needs, we'll design and build the perfect solution.

Our Work

~/clients/ahv-international DELIVERED

Real-World Impact: AHV International

At AHV International, I designed and delivered end-to-end automation tools that dramatically improved operational efficiency and decision-making across the business.

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Days → Secondsreport turnaround
0hours saved / month

stackPythonExcel automationWeb scrapingPDF generationAI commentaryGUI app

Automated Report Generation System

Designed a powerful reporting pipeline that reduced manual work from days to seconds. Leveraged Python, Excel automation, and branded templates to ensure consistent, high-quality output. Reports supported multi-million pound business decisions in agriculture and animal health.

Data Analysis & Strategic Insights

Built systems to extract, clean, and analyse large datasets across multiple sources — including internal spreadsheets and third-party portals. Delivered actionable insights on milk quality, fertility trends, and herd health, crucial for consultants and business leaders.

Custom Web Scraping Tools

Developed secure scripts to automatically fetch critical data from external sites (e.g. CIS, Herd Companion), saving dozens of hours weekly and eliminating human error.

User-Friendly Application for Non-Technical Staff

Engineered a GUI-based app allowing staff to generate tailored reports with zero coding or Excel knowledge. Designed for use across multiple locations — intuitive for users, yet powered by a complex automation backend.

Digital Transformation & Workflow Automation

Replaced fragmented manual processes with seamless digital workflows, integrating file downloads, email scraping, spreadsheet parsing, PDF generation, and commentary writing using AI.

// key outcomes

  • Hundreds of hours saved monthly
  • Improved accuracy and consistency
  • Faster decision-making
  • Tools used across departments, enabling scalable growth
~/clients/gatehouse-vets DELIVERED

Digital Revolution: The Gatehouse Vets

I successfully spearheaded a transformative project, revolutionizing a paper-based system for a veterinary surgery into a cutting-edge digital solution. Through comprehensive stakeholder engagement and iterative development, I delivered a complete practice management system.

Paper → Digitalwhole practice
0integrated modules
0processes digitised

stackBooking engineBilling & costingStock databaseSecure authDynamic calendar

Complete Practice Management System

Designed and built an intuitive booking system with streamlined mechanisms for adding new staff and customers to a centralized database. Implemented diverse search and sort algorithms for efficient client management and appointment scheduling.

Advanced Cost Calculation & Billing

Developed an intricate cost calculation feature for precise procedure costing, enabling accurate billing and improved financial tracking for the veterinary practice.

Integrated Stock Management

Created a comprehensive stock tracking database with seamless online stock ordering capabilities, ensuring optimal inventory levels and reducing manual stock management overhead.

Secure Access & User Management

Implemented a secure password-protected login interface with password recovery mechanism via email, plus specialized admin access for managing staff permissions and time-off requests.

Dynamic Calendar & Scheduling

Built a dynamic calendar synchronized with appointments for enhanced organization, including provisions for requesting and approving time off within the system, streamlining practice operations.

// key outcomes

  • Complete digitization of paper-based processes
  • Streamlined appointment and staff management
  • Improved accuracy in billing and stock control
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and user satisfaction
~/clients/sf-barbers LIVE

Complete Digital Solution: S&F Barbers

I developed a comprehensive web-based booking management system for S&F Barbers in Mold, completely digitalizing their appointment booking process and providing sophisticated administrative tools for modern barber shop operations.

0online booking access
0live booking calendar
Phone → Onlineappointments

stackFlaskBootstrapWerkzeug authGmail SMTPGuest + member booking

Complete User Authentication System

Built secure user registration with invite password protection, dual-tier access for regular users and admin accounts, and session-based login management with Werkzeug password hashing.

Advanced Booking Calendar System

Created interactive 14-day calendar view with hourly time slot booking, real-time availability checking, conflict prevention, and responsive Bootstrap interface with visual distinction between available and booked slots.

Flexible Schedule Management

Implemented custom business hours override system, admin ability to set specific hours for any date, business closure management for holidays, and 30-day schedule overview with visual calendar.

Dual Booking System

Developed both registered user booking with full profile integration and guest booking system for walk-in customers, plus admin booking interface with real-time user search functionality.

Professional Email Automation

Integrated automated confirmation emails for all bookings, cancellation notifications with professional templates, Gmail SMTP integration, and branded email templates with S&F Barbers styling.

// key outcomes

  • Complete digitization of appointment booking process
  • 24/7 customer booking access with automated confirmations
  • Reduced manual administrative work significantly
  • Professional admin tools for managing registered and walk-in appointments
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~/clients/heart-at-home-vets LIVE

Brand-Led Web Presence: Heart @ Home Vets

Heart @ Home is a mobile veterinary practice that brings care directly to pets in the comfort of their own homes. I designed and built their public website — a warm, polished, brand-led shopfront that earns trust at first glance and guides worried pet owners straight to a booking.

Brand → Webidentity, fully realised
0responsive, mobile-first
Browse → Bookclear path to their platform

stackResponsive designCSS motionBrand systemBooking integration

Brand-Aligned Visual Identity

Translated their friendly, characterful brand — the playful "home full of animals" mark and its warm, reassuring palette — into a cohesive, calming web experience that feels personal and trustworthy from the very first scroll.

Considered Motion & Detail

Subtle scroll reveals, hover states and micro-interactions give the site a premium, alive feel — polish that signals professionalism without ever distracting from the message.

Conversion-Focused Layout

Services, reassurance and trust signals are sequenced to answer a pet owner's questions in order, with prominent calls-to-action that hand off cleanly to the practice's own booking platform.

Mobile-First & Fast

Built mobile-first — where most owners discover a local mobile vet — and tuned to load quickly and read beautifully from phone through to desktop.

// key outcomes

  • A professional, reassuring first impression for a growing practice
  • A warm, on-brand experience that mirrors their at-home, personal care
  • A frictionless path from "interested" to "booked"
  • A real, live product actively used to attract new clients
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~/clients/flowsource LIVE

Modern Web Presence: FlowSource

I designed and built a professional, responsive landing page for FlowSource, an emerging Amazon advertising consultancy. This project showcased modern frontend development techniques with brand-focused design tailored for early-stage businesses.

0responsive, mobile-first
0crafted page sections
Idea → Livedeployed & maintained

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React & Tailwind CSS Development

Built using cutting-edge React framework with Tailwind CSS for responsive design. Implemented clean, modern aesthetics with subtle motion effects and premium branding that reflects the company's professional positioning.

Custom Brand Integration

Developed custom logo integration with carefully crafted brand colors (blue, off-white, dark grey). Created animated "flow" theme inspired by the brand name, incorporating scroll-based transitions for enhanced user engagement.

Fully Responsive Design

Engineered mobile-first responsive design ensuring optimal viewing experience across all devices. Implemented modular structure with distinct sections for hero, about, services, and contact areas.

Client-Friendly Architecture

Designed with modularity and ease of editing in mind, allowing the client to effortlessly update copy and content. Built with future scalability considerations for business growth.

Professional Deployment

Deployed via GitHub with comprehensive version control setup. Implemented professional development workflow with continuous deployment capabilities for ongoing maintenance and updates.

// key outcomes

  • Professional web presence for Amazon advertising consultancy
  • Modern, responsive design showcasing brand expertise
  • Easy content management for non-technical client updates
  • Scalable foundation for future business growth
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*Currently hosted on GitHub Pages as the owner has not yet purchased a custom domain

What Our Clients Say

Felix transformed our entire reporting process at AHV International. What used to take our team over 2 days now happens in under 10 seconds. The automation tools he built have saved us hundreds of hours monthly and dramatically improved our decision-making speed. Absolutely game-changing work.

Sarah Mitchell Operations Director, AHV International

The digital transformation Felix delivered for our veterinary practice has been incredible. We went from a completely paper-based system to a sophisticated digital platform that handles everything from appointments to stock management. The entire team loves how intuitive and efficient everything is now.

Dr. James Thompson Practice Owner, The Gatehouse Vets

Felix built us an amazing booking system that completely changed how we operate at S&F Barbers. Our customers can now book appointments 24/7 online, and we get automatic email confirmations. The admin panel makes managing both registered customers and walk-ins so much easier. It's professional, reliable, and exactly what our business needed.

Nathan Robert Barber, S&F Barbers

What could automation save you?

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